Over heating???

[lukesignum]

My misses has rang me today and said that she thinks the car is over heating ( temperture is at 90 )?? not sure if it is or not? if it is what are the common causes or how can i fix this problem!
many thanks

[byebyeitsagsi]

90 is normal operating temprature if it goes above halfway over towards 100 and above then worry.

[lukesignum]

Forgot to say i have a signum 2.2 elite. Its bang on 90 she said but will know more tomorrow when im back from work!

[m8internet]

Just as well it reads the temperature of the coolant and not the metal!
"Is 400'C normal?"

[hoochydady]

mine reads 90 to bud its normal

[leebutcher2.8]

as long as its between 90 and 100 thats fine above that then you have a problem, highway driving 90 and a little below. inner city for a hour or two on a warm day 95 to 100 max.

if your a little worried add 1 liter of water only when stone cold, excess water will be escape via expansion tank.

if your adding water a lot check your car for recall ( expansion tank replacement )

Cheers

[Big Sig]

85-90 when moving, 90-93ish when stopped waiting for the fan to cut in

[lukesignum]

thanks guys has put my mind at rest, at least i can get my head down while at work now without thinking about it

[byebyeitsagsi]

if your adding water a lot check your car for recall ( expansion tank replacement )

Only the 2.8t v6 has a recall on expansion tanks.